Laser eye surgery recovery tips

Vision Eye Institute

24/08/2017

Laser eye surgery – the next few weeks

These days, laser eye surgery is considered a relatively straightforward procedure. However, as with any surgical procedure, the body needs to recover. If you are having laser eye surgery such as LASIK, here are some tips that you can use as a guide to help promote a speedy recovery.

Immediately after laser eye surgery

You will be given goggles or eye shields before you leave surgery. You’ll need to wear them when sleeping for the first few nights – these will prevent you from touching your eyes during the night.

Don’t rub your eyes

This is extremely important, particularly during the first 7 days following laser eye surgery.

Administer your drops as prescribed

As part of your post-operation plan, you will have been given a series of eye drops. It is essential that you administer the drops as advised by your doctor.

Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, and keep them away from your face. This is particularly important before applying eye drops. Minimising infection risk is critical after laser eye surgery.

Get plenty of rest

When you first return home after having laser eye surgery, resting your eyes is important. Sleep is the only time that our body has a real opportunity to repair, and this is true for laser eye surgery as well.

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